shift work & rostering conference
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Shift work & rostering conference. 20-21 February 2008. Shift work in the 21 st Century. Variety of patterns – 4 x 10 hours; two days on, two off 24/7 society Only the transport industry has laws specifically regulating length of shifts. Changing work patterns. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Shift work & rostering conference
20-21 February 2008
Shift work in the 21st Century
• Variety of patterns – 4 x 10 hours; two days on, two off
• 24/7 society
• Only the transport industry has laws specifically regulating length of shifts
Changing work patterns
Growth in numbers of shift workers:
• 40% work variable hours• 18% do shift work• 27% routinely work some hours
from 10pm-6am
(2007 DOL Work life Balance in New Zealand – A snapshot of employee and employer attitudes and experiences)
Work-life balance – a business issue
• Becoming increasingly important to employers and employees
• Why have it?– Improved recruitment,
retention and productivity– Flexible work patterns to
meet employee/business needs
• Barriers and solutions • Work & Life Awards
Shift workers and work-life balance
• Shift work can impact on social relations and personal commitments and interests
• Shift work also offers many people the opportunity to manage personal demands and meet commitments
Labour force participation rates
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Labour force participation rate forthose aged 55 years and over
% of working-age population
NZ
Sweden
US
Australia
The changing age profile of labour
Work and age survey
• Online survey April 2006• Over 6,000 respondents• Majority in 45-64 age group, 5% 65+, 12% under
35• 34% male, 56% female, 10% no detail• 71% NZ European/Pakeha, 8% Maori, 10% other• 84% employed, 9.2% self-employed, 6.7% retired
Work and age survey
What would encourage older workers to keep working
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Quality part-time work
Job share
Flexible working hours
Ability to work more hours
Ability to work from home
Higher pay
More training at work
More rewarding work
More supportive workplace culture
Ability to take extended leave, then return to work
Contract or casual work
Other
None of these
percentage
currently working
already retired
Meet staff needs to meet business needs
“Whilst the primary function of a roster is to meet the business needs … if you do not meet the staff needs the business will suffer….. the best roster is one that staff support”
Shiftwork Services 2002
www.shiftwork.co.nz
Leading the way
Manufacturing company
ABB Kinleith
New Zealand Police
Steelbro
Meredith Connell
ABB Kinleith
• Two structured rosters: four 10-hour days and five 8-hour days
• Employees can work either roster or swap between them
• Emphasis on work-life balance and community involvement
• Results include: – Decreased sick leave– Improved production– Improved labour relationship
NZ Police Force – Retaining committed people
• Approximately 3.3% workforce are shift workers aged 55+ - 24/7 operation
• Shift work roles include general duties, communications, shift typists, shift watchhouse
• Training and development is a priority for all staff
Steelbro – product knowledge critical
• Specialised product - 30%-40% of the global market in its niche
• Emphasis on retaining wealth of knowledge
• Reduced and flexible hours available, particularly for older employees
Meredith Connell – skilled staff, demanding work
• Winner of 2006 EEO Trust Work & Life Awards
• Specialised employees required for demanding work
• Older workers hold valuable corporate knowledge/history
What the EEO Trust brings
• Provides information and tools on EEO to raise awareness of diversity issues in the workplace.
• Assists employers to introduce and manage proven EEO thinking and practices
www.eeotrust.org.nz